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Overview |
Piedmont College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #701 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | lcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $25,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $25,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $8,724 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $23,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $14,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $253 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | Lubbock Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Piedmont College is larger than than Lubbock Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,843 students vs. 1,596 students)
Piedmont College vs. Lubbock Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Lubbock Christian University?
- Piedmont College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Lubbock Christian University for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Piedmont College than Lubbock Christian University ($28,970.00 vs. $25,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Lubbock Christian University ($18,792 vs. $23,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lubbock Christian University are 32.5% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($8,724 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Lubbock Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 63.2% larger than aid received Lubbock Christian University ($24,065 vs. $14,745)
Piedmont College vs. Lubbock Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College or Lubbock Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lubbock Christian University or Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Lubbock Christian University (1018) is 23 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Piedmont College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Lubbock Christian University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lubbock Christian University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Lubbock Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Lubbock Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College or Lubbock Christian University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lubbock Christian University and Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Lubbock Christian University is higher than Piedmont College (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lubbock Christian University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $764 lower median federal student loan debt than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($23,736 vs. $24,500)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lubbock Christian University graduates. ($245 vs. $253)
- More Lubbock Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/